NICK RICHARDS (CHA)

UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: ATHLETIC PIVOT

Formerly projected as a “one & done,” Nick Richards greatly improved over 3 years at Kentucky, parlayed his progress into a spot in the league; momentum-shifting pivot who makes spectacular plays as a finisher & shot-blocker; mobile rim protector, can switch & stay effective v. multiple matchups; active rebounder, keeps the ball high after securing boards on the o-glass; needs to cut down on fouling & stay disciplined v. pump fakes whenever called upon; focusing on a better post-game (& movement in the paint) improves long-term potential; put in work and saw positive returns in Year 3: Richards continues to grow all-around, should make an even stronger impact in Coach Lee’s rotation in yr. 5

SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.

#DOGTAGS: UNDERDOG, POWER DUNKER

MORE ON N. RICHARDS

• First Team All-SEC (2020)

• McDonald’s All-American (2017)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 77

(via Delay of Game Hoops & Frankie Vision)